General Helper

About the role

The primary function of the General Helper position is to safely perform a wide range of tasks that include conducting quality checks, material set up, assisting crew members, and maintaining a clean and organized space.

Responsibilities

• Review work schedule, check equipment and supplies required to perform the work scheduled.
• Prepare for operations, check and/or perform any necessary completion of work from the previous shift.
• Clean area throughout the shift, secure all equipment and machinery, and complete all required paperwork.
• Help assist or operate machinery to expected performance levels.
• Assist with machinery operations during upset conditions.
• Help meet or exceed production, waste, and quality goals.
• Assist crew members and work in a team environment.
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Perform special projects and assignments as business dictates.
• Responsible for the maintenance, creation, and control of all personally identifiable information or any other information protected by confidentiality or privacy standards or company policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Good computer skills, ability to track inventory in a computer.
• Able to communicate with all team members and adhere to safety regulations.
• Must be a team player, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Able to multi-task in an environment with frequently changing priorities.
• Able to read a tape measure and use a wrench.
• Ability to operate a fork truck and/or clamp truck is preferred.
• Able to meet company quality and performance standards for the job as specified.
• Must have attention to detail and focused concentration.
• Must be able to complete tasks that require a particular speed or productivity quota.
• Must be able to adhere to process protocol and apply established protocols in a timely manner.

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Able to perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks for extended periods (lifting, walking, climbing, pushing, twisting, stopping, and pulling).

Work Environment

• Able to work in hot, humid, cold, wet, and noisy industrial environments.
• Able to work in confined spaces and with heights.
• Able to work in a tobacco-free environment.
• Able to wear safety glasses, earplugs, hard hat, steel-toe boots, and any other required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).